ASTM A965/A965M-10

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:A965/A965M–06a Designation: A965/A965M – 10
Standard Specification for
Steel Forgings, Austenitic, for Pressure and High
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Temperature Parts
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA965/A965M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers austenitic stainless steel forgings for boilers, pressure vessels, high temperature parts, and
associated equipment.
1.2 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when additional testing, inspection, or processing is required. In addition,
supplementary requirements from Specification A788/A788M may be specified when appropriate.
1.3 This specification includes the austenitic steel forgings that were a part of Specification A336/A336M.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 Unless the order specifies the applicable “M” specification designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound
units.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A336/A336M Specification for Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure and High-Temperature Parts
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A745/A745M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic Steel Forgings
A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
2.2 Other Standards:
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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, including Section VIII Pressure Vessels and Section IX Welding Qualifications
3. Ordering Information and General Requirements
3.1 In addition to the ordering information required by Specification A788/A788M, the intended use should be stated if 5.1 is
to be applicable.
3.2 Material supplied to this specification shall conform to the requirements of Specification A788/A788M, which outlines
additional ordering information, manufacturing requirements, testing and retesting methods and procedures, marking, certification,
product analysis variations, and additional supplementary requirements.
3.3 IftherequirementsofthisspecificationareinconflictwiththerequirementsofSpecificationA788/A788M,therequirements
of this specification shall prevail.
3.4 If the forgings are intended for use under the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code at temperatures exceeding 1000°F
[540°C], then use Supplementary Requirement S7. Grain size requirements for service exceeding 1000°F [540°C] should be
specified unless the required grade has the suffix “H.”
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA01.06
on Steel Forgings and Billets.
Current edition approved Sept.Nov. 1, 2006.2010. Published September 2006.December 2010. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as
A965/A965M – 06a. DOI: 10.1520/A0965_A0965M-106A.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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4. Melting and Forging
4.1 In addition to the melting and forging requirements of Specification A788/A788M, which may include Supplementary
Requirement S8, the following condition applies:
4.1.1 A sufficient discard shall be made to secure freedom from injurious pipe and undue seg
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:A965/A965M–06a Designation: A965/A965M – 10
Standard Specification for
Steel Forgings, Austenitic, for Pressure and High
1
Temperature Parts
This standard is issued under the fixed designationA965/A965M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers austenitic stainless steel forgings for boilers, pressure vessels, high temperature parts, and
associated equipment.
1.2 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when additional testing, inspection, or processing is required. In addition,
supplementary requirements from Specification A788/A788M may be specified when appropriate.
1.3 This specification includes the austenitic steel forgings that were a part of Specification A336/A336M.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 Unless the order specifies the applicable “M” specification designation, the material shall be furnished to the inch-pound
units.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A336/A336M Specification for Alloy Steel Forgings for Pressure and High-Temperature Parts
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A745/A745M Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic Steel Forgings
A788/A788M Specification for Steel Forgings, General Requirements
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
2.2 Other Standards:
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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, including Section VIII Pressure Vessels and Section IX Welding Qualifications
3. Ordering Information and General Requirements
3.1 In addition to the ordering information required by Specification A788/A788M, the intended use should be stated if 5.1 is
to be applicable.
3.2 Material supplied to this specification shall conform to the requirements of Specification A788/A788M, which outlines
additional ordering information, manufacturing requirements, testing and retesting methods and procedures, marking, certification,
product analysis variations, and additional supplementary requirements.
3.3 IftherequirementsofthisspecificationareinconflictwiththerequirementsofSpecificationA788/A788M,therequirements
of this specification shall prevail.
3.4 If the forgings are intended for use under the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code at temperatures exceeding 1000°F
[540°C], then use Supplementary Requirement S7. Grain size requirements for service exceeding 1000°F [540°C] should be
specified unless the required grade has the suffix “H.”
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and RelatedAlloys and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA01.06
on Steel Forgings and Billets.
Current edition approved Sept.Nov. 1, 2006.2010. Published September 2006.December 2010. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as
A965/A965M – 06a. DOI: 10.1520/A0965_A0965M-106A.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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A965/A965M – 10
4. Melting and Forging
4.1 In addition to the melting and forging requirements of Specification A788/A788M, which may include Supplementary
Requirement S8, the following condition applies:
4.1.1 A sufficient discard shall be made to secure freedom from injurious pipe and undue seg
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